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gee whiz

 
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–noun Informal.
gee 2 .
Origin:
1880–85, Americanism; appar. euphemistic alter. of Jesus, with final syllable replaced by whiz 1
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gee-whiz

  [jee-hwiz, -wiz]
–adjective Informal.
arousing or characterized by surprise, wonder, or triumphant achievement: a gee-whiz technology; a gee-whiz reaction to the sight of the Grand Canyon.
Origin:
1930–35
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gee whiz  
interj.  Used to express mild surprise, amazement, or enthusiasm.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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gee whiz

An expression of surprise, dismay, or enthusiasm. For example, Gee whiz, Dad, I thought you'd let me borrow the car, or Gee whiz, they finally won the Series! This term is thought to be a euphemism for "Jesus Christ." [Slang; 1870s]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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